RHUMBELOW THEATRE
42 Cunningham Rd off Bartle Road, Durban

Presents

STUCK IN DUBAI - Dalin Oliver

SATURDAY              03 OCT 2026 Show starts 19.30 – DBN 
SUNDAY                  04 OCT 2026 Show starts 14.00 – DBN
(Venue opens 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)        

DALIN OLIVER BRINGS HIS BRAND-NEW STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW TO DURBAN 

South African comedian Dalin Oliver is back on home soil and ready to hit stages in Durban at The Rhumbelow Theatre on 3 and 4 October, with his brand-new stand‑up comedy show, Stuck in Dubai, a wild, true story born from an experience no traveller wants.

En route to perform at Adelaide Fringe, Dalin was in transit when conflict broke out in the region, leaving him stuck in Dubai for four days. What followed was a surreal mix of uncertainty, humour and viral fame. His social media updates gained traction and Dalin unexpectedly became the “official, unofficial international news correspondent for South Africa,” earning both local and international media coverage.

In classic South African style, he transformed a traumatic moment into comedy gold, finding laughter, love and lekkerness in his posts, receiving the same in return from his fellow South Africans at home and abroad. It’s a miracle that he made his connecting flight to perform at the world’s second biggest arts festival, eventually landing in Australia just a few hours before showtime.

Fresh from surviving the wildest layover, and witnessing live missiles, he’s bringing chaos and adrenaline‑fuelled storytelling in a show that promises to be packed with explosive laughter. See you at the show.

MEDIA BLURB

South African comedian Dalin Oliver hits the stage in Durban with his brand‑new stand‑up comedy show, Stuck in Dubai, at The Rhumbelow Theatre on 3 and 4 October. Inspired by a four‑day layover that spiralled into cancelled flights, live missiles and an unexpected race across the world to reach Australia for performances, Dalin delivers explosive laughter and adrenaline‑fuelled storytelling in this unbelievable true tale. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a night of brilliant comedy and shared laughter with South Africa’s favourite “official unofficial international news correspondent”.

TAG LINE

South Africa’s favourite “official unofficial international news correspondent” who witnessed live missiles and survived cancelled flight while Stuck in Dubai is coming to your city.

ABOUT DALIN OLIVER

Dalin Oliver is an award‑winning South African comedian, premium corporate MC, sports broadcaster, and international touring artist. He has performed in 10 countries and 25 cities outside of South Africa, proudly flying the flag across 200 international performances and connecting with audiences from all walks of life. With ten years in commercial radio, including eight years on primetime breakfast radio at Good Hope FM, he has built a reputation as a multi‑award-nominated sports broadcaster with a trusted, energetic and comedic on‑air presence. This combination of stagecraft, broadcasting expertise, and screen performance positions him as a true all‑rounder in the entertainment industry, with on‑screen credits across Comedy Central Africa, SABC, Prime Video, DStv, and Showmax, and a leading role in the feature film Finders Keepers, released in cinemas nationwide.

INTERNATIONAL TOURS AND FESTIVALS

Dalin is currently wrapping up the global tour of his one man show 90 Day Comedian, which has taken him to stages in 8 countries and 32 cities, racking up 111 performances. The show received a Bronze Ovation Award at South Africa’s premier arts festival, The National Arts Festival, won Best Weekly Comedy Show at Fringe World in Perth, and was nominated twice for Solo Show of the Year at the South African Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards. He has also appeared at the Cape Town Funny Festival, Johannesburg International Comedy Festival, Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, and performed independent shows and tours across across England, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Canada & Dubai. He also had the honour of MC’ing the Cape Flats Sports Academy Gala Dinner in the world renowned Long Room at Lord’s in London - a fundraising event held in partnership with the foundations and cricket academies of former South Africa and England greats JP Duminy and Moeen Ali.

SPORT AND LIVE EVENTS

Dalin’s digital sports‑media portfolio includes hosting The Late Late Tackle a six‑part MTN‑sponsored online series released ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, The Late Late Tackle Podcast, which features in‑depth conversations with former professional players and Playing the Bounce, a BrightRock series in which he interviews Stormers players and blends humour with insightful sports storytelling. He also delivered daily live crossings for SABC Sport’s “Radio Meets TV” during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he provided national audiences with real‑time updates and celebrated Team South Africa’s performances on the world stage. Renowned for bringing energy, warmth and connection to live sporting environments, he has worked with a wide range of leading names in the world of sport such as Cricket South Africa, the KFC Mini‑Cricket. Programme, the Springboks, Stormers, Proteas and MI Cape Town. His list of live premium sporting events includes the SA20, Two Oceans Marathon, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Netball World Cup, the prestigious Wines2Whales mountain‑bike race and the adrenalin pumping Red Bull Box Cart Race.

R 180-00 a ticket

Bring food picnic baskets  or buy at the venue

Limited secure parking available    

Booking is essential. 

Bar Available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)

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